We are frequently faced with the conviction that baby teeth do not need to be treated as they will fall out anyway...

We are frequently faced with the conviction that baby teeth do not need to be treated as they will fall out anyway. Unfortunately, this is a false conviction. Caring for the primary teeth – and keeping them as long as possible – has a great effect on long-term oral health.

Although enamel on baby teeth is as hard as enamel on adult teeth, the layer is thinner, making children's teeth more vulnerable. Milk teeth decay much more rapidly than permanent teeth. If decay is caught early, drilling may not be necessary. Delay will result in much more extensive, expensive treatment. Toothache can cause needless stress and unpleasant experience. Visiting the dentist when it "hurts" is the worst moment for introducing the child into the world of healthy teeth.

We aim to help children maintain their deciduous teeth as long as their mouths keep them in place. Keeping these baby teeth can specifically help prevent long-term problems with the adult teeth, including:

• Misalignment due to missing baby teeth
• Decay spreading into permanent teeth
• Infection spreading into permanent teeth
• Gum disease
• Need for extensive, long-term orthodontic care
• Permanent teeth malformation, such as incorrect tooth shape or defects in enamel